Frankie Grande.Photo:Roy Rochlin/Getty
Roy Rochlin/Getty
Pride monthhas arrived, and celebrities are going all-out to honor the LGBTQ+ community. June 2023 is set to be as colorful as ever, filled with parades, parties andspecial performancesfrom icons and advocates. Mariah Carey, Megan Thee Stallion and Paris Hilton are just a few of the major names headlining celebrations throughout the month.In a statement to PEOPLE,Hilton expressedhow much she was looking forward to DJing at Dreamland Pride Festival in Central Park: “I am beyond honored for the opportunity to perform at New York Pride,” she said. “I’m so excited to celebrate, support, and champion everyone living true to themselves, in the same way the LGBTQ+ community has advocated for me and my voice.“See all the other stars speaking out and showing up for everyone’s right to love this year.
Pride monthhas arrived, and celebrities are going all-out to honor the LGBTQ+ community. June 2023 is set to be as colorful as ever, filled with parades, parties andspecial performancesfrom icons and advocates. Mariah Carey, Megan Thee Stallion and Paris Hilton are just a few of the major names headlining celebrations throughout the month.
In a statement to PEOPLE,Hilton expressedhow much she was looking forward to DJing at Dreamland Pride Festival in Central Park: “I am beyond honored for the opportunity to perform at New York Pride,” she said. “I’m so excited to celebrate, support, and champion everyone living true to themselves, in the same way the LGBTQ+ community has advocated for me and my voice.”
See all the other stars speaking out and showing up for everyone’s right to love this year.
01of 30Paris HiltonParis Hilton.splash / SplashNews.comBefore spinning tracks in Central Park,Paris Hiltongave onlookers a peek at her festive mini dress.
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Paris Hilton
Paris Hilton.splash / SplashNews.com
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Before spinning tracks in Central Park,Paris Hiltongave onlookers a peek at her festive mini dress.
02of 30Titus Burgess & Jane KrakowskiJane Krakowski and Titus Burgess.Christopher Peterson / SplashNews.comUnbreakable Kimmy SchmidtalumniTitus BurgessandJane Krakowskitook in the joy of N.Y.C. Pride. The duo rode the Audible bus in the annual march, with Jane matching the company’s logo color in an orange dress embellished with a bright plume of frills.
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Titus Burgess & Jane Krakowski
Jane Krakowski and Titus Burgess.Christopher Peterson / SplashNews.com
Christopher Peterson / SplashNews.com
Unbreakable Kimmy SchmidtalumniTitus BurgessandJane Krakowskitook in the joy of N.Y.C. Pride. The duo rode the Audible bus in the annual march, with Jane matching the company’s logo color in an orange dress embellished with a bright plume of frills.
03of 30Al SharptonAl Sharpton.Theo Wargo/GettyTalk about an ally: civil rights activistAl Sharptonshowed up for his hometown’s Pride march on June 25.
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Al Sharpton
Al Sharpton.Theo Wargo/Getty
Theo Wargo/Getty
Talk about an ally: civil rights activistAl Sharptonshowed up for his hometown’s Pride march on June 25.
04of 30Frankie GrandeFrankie Grande.Roy Rochlin/GettyFrankie Grandelit up the streets of N.Y.C. on a rainbow Pride float.
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Frankie Grande
Frankie Grande.Roy Rochlin/Getty
Frankie Grandelit up the streets of N.Y.C. on a rainbow Pride float.
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Noah Schnapp
Noah Schnapp.Matthew Rettenmund / SplashNews.com
Matthew Rettenmund / SplashNews.com
06of 30Billy PorterBilly Porter.Brazil Photo Press / SplashNews.comThe sash says it all!Billy Porterwas one of New York City Pride’sgrand marshalsleading the 2023 parade on June 25.
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Billy Porter
Billy Porter.Brazil Photo Press / SplashNews.com
Brazil Photo Press / SplashNews.com
The sash says it all!Billy Porterwas one of New York City Pride’sgrand marshalsleading the 2023 parade on June 25.
07of 30Paris Hilton & Kim PetrasParis Hilton and Kim Petras.Kevin OstajewskiIn their elaborate, colorful outfits, Paris Hilton andKim Petrasproved dreams really do come true with a special performance in at SummerStage in Central Park. Both artists performed at the Dreamland Pride event: Hilton brought out the pop star as a special guest during her DJ set.
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Paris Hilton & Kim Petras
Paris Hilton and Kim Petras.Kevin Ostajewski
Kevin Ostajewski
In their elaborate, colorful outfits, Paris Hilton andKim Petrasproved dreams really do come true with a special performance in at SummerStage in Central Park. Both artists performed at the Dreamland Pride event: Hilton brought out the pop star as a special guest during her DJ set.
08of 30Paris Hilton & AquaParis Hilton and Aqua.Kevin OstajewskiHilton also brought out Danish Europop groupAquato perform their iconic hit “Barbie Girl.”
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Paris Hilton & Aqua
Paris Hilton and Aqua.Kevin Ostajewski
Hilton also brought out Danish Europop groupAquato perform their iconic hit “Barbie Girl.”
09of 30Christina Aguilera & Adam LambertAdam Lambert and Christina Aguilera during Pride Island.Astrida Valigorsky/GettyMusical sensationsChristina AguileraandAdam Lambertgave a show-stopping performance at the Brooklyn Army Terminal’s Pride Island event.
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Christina Aguilera & Adam Lambert
Adam Lambert and Christina Aguilera during Pride Island.Astrida Valigorsky/Getty
Astrida Valigorsky/Getty
Musical sensationsChristina AguileraandAdam Lambertgave a show-stopping performance at the Brooklyn Army Terminal’s Pride Island event.
10of 30Valentina SampaioValentina Sampaio.Arturo Holmes/GettyValentina Sampaio– who made history as the first openly transgender model for Victoria’s Secret andSports Illustrated’s swimsuit issue – shared heartfelt worlds at Pride Live’s Stonewall Day 2023 in N.Y.C.“It is more important than ever for us to come together and show the world that we stand united! That every one of every age, race, orientation, identity and ability deserves respect and equality!” Sampaio told crowds before Christina Aguilera took the stage. “That’s what Pride Live is all about. I am so proud to be a part of this organization and its incredible work for many years now.”
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Valentina Sampaio
Valentina Sampaio.Arturo Holmes/Getty
Arturo Holmes/Getty
Valentina Sampaio– who made history as the first openly transgender model for Victoria’s Secret andSports Illustrated’s swimsuit issue – shared heartfelt worlds at Pride Live’s Stonewall Day 2023 in N.Y.C.
“It is more important than ever for us to come together and show the world that we stand united! That every one of every age, race, orientation, identity and ability deserves respect and equality!” Sampaio told crowds before Christina Aguilera took the stage. “That’s what Pride Live is all about. I am so proud to be a part of this organization and its incredible work for many years now.”
11of 30Tommy DorfmanTommy Dorfman.Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for H&M USTommy Dorfmanwitnessed history in Brooklyn while attending H&M’s World’s Largest Drag Brunch, which broke a Guinness World Record for its scale!
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Tommy Dorfman
Tommy Dorfman.Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for H&M US
Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for H&M US
Tommy Dorfmanwitnessed history in Brooklyn while attending H&M’s World’s Largest Drag Brunch, which broke a Guinness World Record for its scale!
12of 30Janelle MonaeJanelle Monae.Samuel Braslow/ACLU/ShutterstocJanelle Monaestepped out in a cut-out bra top and a matching black skirt for L.A. Pride.
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Janelle Monae
Janelle Monae.Samuel Braslow/ACLU/Shutterstoc
Samuel Braslow/ACLU/Shutterstoc
Janelle Monaestepped out in a cut-out bra top and a matching black skirt for L.A. Pride.
13of 30Emma Hernan, Chrishell Stause, G Flip, Molly Burnett and Chelsea LazkaniEmma Hernan, Chrishell Stause, G Flip, Molly Burnett, Chelsea Lazkani.Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty ImagesChrishell Stause(second from left) and her spouse,G Flip(middle), brought vivid color and fun to L.A. Pride in the Park with their pals Emma Hernan, Molly Burnett and Chelsea Lazkani. (Hernan and Lazkani star with Stause onSelling Sunset.)
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Emma Hernan, Chrishell Stause, G Flip, Molly Burnett and Chelsea Lazkani
Emma Hernan, Chrishell Stause, G Flip, Molly Burnett, Chelsea Lazkani.Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty Images
Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty Images
Chrishell Stause(second from left) and her spouse,G Flip(middle), brought vivid color and fun to L.A. Pride in the Park with their pals Emma Hernan, Molly Burnett and Chelsea Lazkani. (Hernan and Lazkani star with Stause onSelling Sunset.)
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Rebel Wilson
Rebel Wilson.Bruce Glikas/WireImage
Bruce Glikas/WireImage
15of 30Fortune FeimsterFortune Feimster.Bruce Glikas/WireImageFortune Feimsteralso paid a visit to Broadway and picked up a Pride-themed Playbill while seeing the musicalShucked.
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Fortune Feimster
Fortune Feimster.Bruce Glikas/WireImage
Fortune Feimsteralso paid a visit to Broadway and picked up a Pride-themed Playbill while seeing the musicalShucked.
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Halsey
Halsey.Jasmine Safaeian
Jasmine Safaeian
17of 30Melissa Navia, Jess Bush, Wilson Cruz, Blu del Barrio & Celia Rose GoodingMelissa Navia, Jess Bush, Wilson Cruz, Blu del Barrio, Celia Rose Gooding.Outright InternationalOutright International hosted several celebrities and LGBTQ+ notables for its Celebration of Courage awards and gala in New York City.Star Trek: Strange New Worldsstars Melissa Navia, Jess Bush and Celia Rose Gooding joinedStar Trek: Discovery’s Wilson Cruz and Blu del Barrio to represent their franchise and their community on the red carpet.
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Melissa Navia, Jess Bush, Wilson Cruz, Blu del Barrio & Celia Rose Gooding
Melissa Navia, Jess Bush, Wilson Cruz, Blu del Barrio, Celia Rose Gooding.Outright International
Outright International
Outright International hosted several celebrities and LGBTQ+ notables for its Celebration of Courage awards and gala in New York City.Star Trek: Strange New Worldsstars Melissa Navia, Jess Bush and Celia Rose Gooding joinedStar Trek: Discovery’s Wilson Cruz and Blu del Barrio to represent their franchise and their community on the red carpet.
18of 30Carson Kressley & Jai RodriguezCarson Kressley, Jai Rodriguez.Courtesy of Carson KressleyOriginalQueer EyestarsCarson KressleyandJai Rodriguezkicked of Pride month at Paradise Nightclub in New Jersey.
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Carson Kressley & Jai Rodriguez
Carson Kressley, Jai Rodriguez.Courtesy of Carson Kressley
Courtesy of Carson Kressley
OriginalQueer EyestarsCarson KressleyandJai Rodriguezkicked of Pride month at Paradise Nightclub in New Jersey.
19of 30Melissa McCarthyMelissa McCarthy.Chelsea Guglielmino/Getty ImagesMelissa McCarthy glittered in colorful sequins and fringe at the West Hollywood Pride Parade on June 4.From beneath a rainbow parasol,TheLittle Mermaidstar wore her values on her sleeve – or, more accurately, atop her head. McCarthy accessorized with a thought bubble headband reading “Say Gay” in rainbow font (a reference to Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” legislation).
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Melissa McCarthy
Melissa McCarthy.Chelsea Guglielmino/Getty Images
Chelsea Guglielmino/Getty Images
Melissa McCarthy glittered in colorful sequins and fringe at the West Hollywood Pride Parade on June 4.
From beneath a rainbow parasol,TheLittle Mermaidstar wore her values on her sleeve – or, more accurately, atop her head. McCarthy accessorized with a thought bubble headband reading “Say Gay” in rainbow font (a reference to Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” legislation).
20of 30Whitney Mixter, Rose Garcia, Jill Goldstein, Nikki Weiss-Goldstein, Tracy Ryerson & Mikey KoffmanMolly AdamsThe Real L Word’s Whitney Mixter, Rose Garcia, Jill Goldstein, Nikki Weiss-Goldstein, Tracy Ryerson and Mikey Koffman reunited for a photo shoot in North Hollywood for Stand Up to Cancer, and were also able to celebrate some good news: the end of Garcia’s chemotherapy for ovarian cancer and her healthy status!
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Whitney Mixter, Rose Garcia, Jill Goldstein, Nikki Weiss-Goldstein, Tracy Ryerson & Mikey Koffman
Molly Adams
The Real L Word’s Whitney Mixter, Rose Garcia, Jill Goldstein, Nikki Weiss-Goldstein, Tracy Ryerson and Mikey Koffman reunited for a photo shoot in North Hollywood for Stand Up to Cancer, and were also able to celebrate some good news: the end of Garcia’s chemotherapy for ovarian cancer and her healthy status!
21of 30Jessica Betts & Niecy Nash-BettsJessica Betts, Niecy Nash-Betts.Rodin Eckenroth/GettyNiecy Nashandher musician wife, Jessica Betts, waved to crowds as they rode a colorful car through the West Hollywood parade. The couple – who married in August 2020 – also received theTrailblazer Icons honorfrom WeHo Pride this year.
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Jessica Betts & Niecy Nash-Betts
Jessica Betts, Niecy Nash-Betts.Rodin Eckenroth/Getty
Rodin Eckenroth/Getty
Niecy Nashandher musician wife, Jessica Betts, waved to crowds as they rode a colorful car through the West Hollywood parade. The couple – who married in August 2020 – also received theTrailblazer Icons honorfrom WeHo Pride this year.
22of 30Alexandra ShippAlexandra Shipp.Rodin Eckenroth/GettyAlexandra Shipp rode through the WeHo Pride Parade on aBarbiepink float! The actress got to represent the film (in which she plays a “celebrated author” Barbie) and enjoy the colorful festivities.“Thank you to the pure souls coming out to remember how far we’ve come, stand for who we are, and the ally’s who came to support 💕,” wrote Shipp alongside anInstagram Reelset to Dua Lipa’s original song for theBarbiesoundtrack, “Dance The Night.”
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Alexandra Shipp
Alexandra Shipp.Rodin Eckenroth/Getty
Alexandra Shipp rode through the WeHo Pride Parade on aBarbiepink float! The actress got to represent the film (in which she plays a “celebrated author” Barbie) and enjoy the colorful festivities.
“Thank you to the pure souls coming out to remember how far we’ve come, stand for who we are, and the ally’s who came to support 💕,” wrote Shipp alongside anInstagram Reelset to Dua Lipa’s original song for theBarbiesoundtrack, “Dance The Night.”
23of 30Scott EvansScott Evans.Rodin Eckenroth/GettyBarbiestarScott Evansalso showed up for his upcoming film and for the LGBTQ+ community.
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Scott Evans
Scott Evans.Rodin Eckenroth/Getty
BarbiestarScott Evansalso showed up for his upcoming film and for the LGBTQ+ community.
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Garcelle Beauvais
Garcelle Beauvais.Chelsea Guglielmino/Getty
Chelsea Guglielmino/Getty
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Sutton Stracke
Sutton Stracke.Chelsea Guglielmino/Getty
Sitting beside Garcelle Beauvais was fellowReal Housewivesstar Sutton Stracke. Sheshared photosfrom her ride through the WeHo Pride Parade on Instagram. According to Stracke’s caption, this year marked her first time at the event since opening her West Hollywood-based boutique, The Sutton Concept in 2019.
26of 30Laith AshleyLaith Ashley.Chelsea Guglielmino/GettyTransgender model Laith Ashley – who some might recognize from Taylor Swift’s"Lavender Haze” music video– showed some skin at WeHo Pride.
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Laith Ashley
Laith Ashley.Chelsea Guglielmino/Getty
Transgender model Laith Ashley – who some might recognize from Taylor Swift’s"Lavender Haze” music video– showed some skin at WeHo Pride.
27of 30Christine QuinnChristine Quinn.APEX / MEGAFormerSelling Sunsetstar Christine Quinn stood front and center on a float representing local LGBTQ-owned barBeaches WeHo.
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Christine Quinn
Christine Quinn.APEX / MEGA
APEX / MEGA
FormerSelling Sunsetstar Christine Quinn stood front and center on a float representing local LGBTQ-owned barBeaches WeHo.
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Idina Menzel
Idina Menzel.Idina Menzel/Instagram
Idina Menzel/Instagram
“My son was proud of me during #pride. That’s all that matters,” the Broadway icon wrote inher caption.
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Durek Verrett, Cynthia Bailey, Tara Reid & Derek Warburton
Shaman Durek, Cynthia Bailey, Tara Reid, Derek Warburton.Andrew Cunningham
Andrew Cunningham
Proceeds from the L.A. event – which doubled as a celebration of Reid’s new Mr. Warburton Magazine cover – went towardsGLSEN, an anti-bullying foundation supporting LGBTQ+ education in schools.
30of 30Alyssa EdwardsAlyssa Edwards.Mark MintonRuPaul’s Drag Racecontestant Alyssa Edwards brightened up the Virgin Hotels Nashville rooftop during the second annual Bath & Body party.
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Alyssa Edwards
Alyssa Edwards.Mark Minton
Mark Minton
RuPaul’s Drag Racecontestant Alyssa Edwards brightened up the Virgin Hotels Nashville rooftop during the second annual Bath & Body party.
source: people.com
